University of Maryland-College Park

University of Maryland-College Park

The University of Maryland was founded in 1856 as a large public research university. After its founding, the Public Ivy became a land-grant institution with “very high research activity.” The school is rated as having “more selective” admissions and Forbes called UMD the #13 Public College in the nation. College Park, which borders Washington, DC, is the flagship location for this “commuter school.”

What Students Are Saying

3.82
Average Rating

UMD, College Park is a school full of opportunities and great education. It has a campus feel, but is large enough to feel like it's own town and easy access to Washington, D.C. and other commercial areas, providing plenty of opportunities for entertainment and enrichment. Even though the campus is huge and there is an enormous amount of students, individual colleges and departments help break UMD down into smaller communities.

Jennifer from Western Maryland

It is a good institution that has courteous staff. Its academic courses are challenging. There are many clubs to join and if their are any missing, it can be easily created.